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As the heart of the scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown features a historic downtown district, dozens of beautiful parks and a strong sense of community. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 11.9% of Allentown’s 121,442 residents, and there are plenty of attractions and activities for retirees in the area. Annual events such as The Great Allentown Fair are favorites among local seniors, while sports fans can follow the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the farm team for the Philadelphia Flyers.
On average, Allentown seniors can expect to pay about $3,550 per month for assisted living care, although actual rates are set by each facility and may be higher or lower than the area average rates. Given that assisted living rates in Allentown are below the state and national average, this area may be a great option for retirees looking for affordable long-term care services.
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According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Allentown is $3,550, which is $445 below the statewide average of $3,995 and $750 below the national average of $4,300. Rates in neighboring states range from $4,350 in Ohio up to $6,650 in New Jersey. Care costs are also higher in Maryland ($5,000) and New York ($4,800).
Assisted living rates vary throughout Pennsylvania. Scranton has the lowest average rates in Pennsylvania at $2,450 per month, while rates are highest in Philadelphia at $5,550. Prices in Pittsburgh are the same as those of Allentown, while costs are above the state average in Lancaster ($4,050) and Harrisburg ($4,857).
Community HealthChoices is a mandatory Medicaid managed-care program that includes long-term care benefits for dual-eligible adults who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. CHC funds a number of services designed to help seniors avoid institutionalization, including services delivered in an assisted living setting.
Learn more about financial assistance programs that help seniors cover their assisted living costs on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
| Contact | Description | |
| ITN Lehigh Valley | (610) 419-1645 | The Independent Transportation Network is a nonprofit organization that provides seniors with affordable, door-to-door transportation throughout Allentown and the Lehigh Valley. Seniors can use the service to travel to appointments as well as errands and social outings, and all payments are made through a secure digital account. |
| Lehigh County Veterans Affairs | (610) 782-3295 | Veteran Service Officers at the Lehigh County Veterans Affairs Office work to ensure all veterans and their families receive their maximum entitlements through county, state and federal benefits programs. VSOs can help with VA pension applications and appeals, including the VA Aid and Attendance program and housing assistance programs. |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | (610) 437-3700 | Lehigh Valley Active Life is a multipurpose community center for seniors. The facility offers a wide range of activities, including fitness classes and walking clubs, creative arts workshops, and educational seminars. Seniors can also enjoy a low-cost communal lunch at the center each weekday, and transportation is available. |
| Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority | (888) 253-8333 | LANta is the regional public transit provider for Lehigh County, and seniors aged 65 and older ride free on all LANta routes. Riders who are unable to use the regular fixed-route service due to disability can use LANtaVAN, the agency’s ADA-compliant, door-to-door shared ride service. Seniors can also use LANtaVAN regardless of their disability status if there is no fixed-route service nearby. |
| North Penn Legal Services | (877) 953-4250 | Low-income seniors aged 60 and older who need legal information and assistance can contact North Penn Legal Services. This nonprofit law firm helps seniors with civil legal matters, such as estate planning, guardianship, elder abuse and financial exploitation. |
Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing is responsible for the inspection and licensing of assisted living residences in Allentown. To learn about state laws and regulations regarding assisted living care, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
